Abraham Lincoln was without a doubt one of the most famous presidents in history. In the Civil War, he had freed the slaves, claiming the slaves in the rebellion forever free. Before Lincoln was president, he was the commander-in-chief of the American army. Americans should remember Abraham Lincoln because of his communication skills, the emancipation proclamation, and his many positives.
Abraham Lincoln was born Feb 12, 1809. Just like a lot of famous individuals in history, Lincoln did not have the easiest childhood. At just age 9, Lincoln’s mother (Nancy Lincoln) died due to milk sickness. He also moved a lot until he finally stayed in Illinois at age twenty, becoming the chief-in-command in the Hawk War. Though he had no formal schooling, …show more content…
Lincoln is known for being a calm and kind individual as well as having superb communication and persuasion skills. Even before president, he used this skill for his country as a commander-in-chief and lawyer. As for his skills as president, he would always have passion in whatever he would proclaim and suggest, making the people he was talking to more interested in the topic. He fought for what he believed in, not using a blade, but using words. When the Supreme Court claimed that African-Americans were not equal to whites, he fought back, saying that everyone was …show more content…
Such as his smarts and calmness, as well as his many ideas on improving America. He came up with ideas that prevented bloodshed and deaths. As president during the Civil War, he made sure that there was less bloodshed, though he knew he could not prevent a war from happening between his country. As for his speeches, he seemed to give everyone hope and encouragement. Lincoln believed in human morals, meaning he would never do something inhuman unless if he was forced. He treated his country as if it was his child. He didn’t lie to his country, he told them what they needed to hear. If there was a threat to their home, Lincoln would tell them when he thought it was right, trying not to send fear into them. Also, he demanded respect for the laws that made America. He claimed that respect for the laws would be the cure his country needed. Though he believed the laws were meant to be respected, he still viewed personal opinions as
Abraham Lincoln was born Feb 12, 1809. Just like a lot of famous individuals in history, Lincoln did not have the easiest childhood. At just age 9, Lincoln’s mother (Nancy Lincoln) died due to milk sickness. He also moved a lot until he finally stayed in Illinois at age twenty, becoming the chief-in-command in the Hawk War. Though he had no formal schooling, …show more content…
Lincoln is known for being a calm and kind individual as well as having superb communication and persuasion skills. Even before president, he used this skill for his country as a commander-in-chief and lawyer. As for his skills as president, he would always have passion in whatever he would proclaim and suggest, making the people he was talking to more interested in the topic. He fought for what he believed in, not using a blade, but using words. When the Supreme Court claimed that African-Americans were not equal to whites, he fought back, saying that everyone was …show more content…
Such as his smarts and calmness, as well as his many ideas on improving America. He came up with ideas that prevented bloodshed and deaths. As president during the Civil War, he made sure that there was less bloodshed, though he knew he could not prevent a war from happening between his country. As for his speeches, he seemed to give everyone hope and encouragement. Lincoln believed in human morals, meaning he would never do something inhuman unless if he was forced. He treated his country as if it was his child. He didn’t lie to his country, he told them what they needed to hear. If there was a threat to their home, Lincoln would tell them when he thought it was right, trying not to send fear into them. Also, he demanded respect for the laws that made America. He claimed that respect for the laws would be the cure his country needed. Though he believed the laws were meant to be respected, he still viewed personal opinions as